Hendon opened the new season with a comprehensive 3-0 win over newboys Dartford. The opening goal came in the 14th minute when Brian Haule headed home a free kick. Dartford were reduced to ten men in the 28th minute when John Guest pulled Haule back and was the last defender, and three minutes later the Greens doubled the lead when James Bent scored on his debut with a fine strike. Hendon controlled the game from there on and secured the points in the 78th minute when Chris Bangura also marked his debut with a goal.